December 04 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 7581 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Stalled after promising debut in strong Curragh maiden but back to that level off handy opening mark over C&D last month, bumped turning in but still getting first run when beating strong-finishing Adrienne 0.5l; 7lb rise so 4lb worse off with that rival here.
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12

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jamarr

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won two C&D nurseries last winter and posted several solid runs in defeat on turf this term including at Cork last time; one to consider back on this surface.

9/1

4th

12

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Jamarr

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

3yo won two on the AW last season; 0-9 on turf, though he did go close in a 6.5f Limerick rated race in July; no show in two handicaps since that run and was slowly away last time at the Curragh; others appeal more.

22/1

7th

8

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Jamarr

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

3yo is a two-time AW winner at 1m; 0-8 on turf but has run well in defeat including a 0.5l second in a 6.5f rated race at Limerick (good) last month; soft ground not ideal at Galway latest; 4lb wrong but should be staying on at the finish.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 033

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Improved on each of three runs in Britain for Olly Murphy, final start (having been gelded) when third in Ripon maiden (6f, soft); bought for 40,000gns at Tattersalls Horses-In-Training Sale and upped in trip here for AW/handicap debut on first run for yard.
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5th

3

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Bishopton

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

2-7 on the AW but is 1-13 on turf (win came on yielding); won at Dundalk in March off 3lb higher; the best of three turf runs since then came over 7f at Cork on penultimate; not as good dropped back to 6f at the Curragh on latest; moves back up in trip now and might prefer an ease in the ground.

6/1

6th

2

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Bishopton

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk; towards the rear over C&D before more like his best when fifth of 15 over 7f at Cork 13 days ago; probably lacks the pace of several of the 6f winners in this field.

16/1

5th

12

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Bishopton

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; cheekpieces worn when well beaten behind some of these rivals at the Curragh (6f, good) have been abandoned.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 0967

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Shaped okay over this trip at Listowel and left with plenty to do over 7f on AW debut last month; could have more to offer back at this trip for handicap debut.
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12

(6)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Vlhova

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second runner for yard; sole win from 17 starts came at Killarney last year; unplaced all starts this year and has to return to best; handles this ground.

33/1

11th

1

(14)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:53 Listowel

Vlhova

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Consistent form last year; won at Killarney's July fixture and ended the campaign with seconds at Leopardstown (7f) and Dundalk (1m); raced too keenly when stepped up in trip on reappearance at Roscommon; failed to feature at Galway.

14/1

4th
5 (10)
Adrienne

11/4

Form: 0862

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Late progress in all three turf maidens in second half of season and again on handicap debut over C&D last month, coming from well back to get within 0.5l of Ja'marr, having had to weave her way through; 4lb better off with that rival so big player if getting a clearer run.
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5th

3

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:07 Listowel

Adrienne

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T M Walsh

Developed into a very capable juvenile hurdler last season, Grade 2 runner-up and two wins, including a Listed success at the Punchestown festival, beating older rivals; warmed up for this with a run on the Flat last week; never in the hunt, could be a different proposition now.

8/1

13th

6

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:10 Punchestown

Adrienne

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: T M Walsh

Developed into a very capable juvenile hurdler last season, Grade 2 runner-up and two wins, including a Listed success at the Punchestown festival, beating older rivals; interesting off this mark, if she can translate her improvement to the Flat; finished sixth in this race 12 months ago.

7/1

1st

6

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

15:05 Punchestown

Adrienne

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T M Walsh

Flat maiden has taken well to hurdles, winning a Fairyhouse maiden on debut and running some fine races in defeat since; has to find more to win but should be in the mix.

7/1

14/1

Form: 0889

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ridden by inexperienced 10lb claimer on handicap debut over C&D last month when made plenty of use of before fading; dropped 4lb and senior rider takes over.
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3

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Kilbeggan

Whats New

11st 10lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Flat winner; 0-15 over hurdles but generally consistent; solid second in Galway Festival handicap hurdle (16.5f, good) on penultimate; another decent run when third back in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown latest (20.5f, gd-yld); rain no issue and thereabouts.

9/2

3rd

1

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:25 Bellewstown

Whats New

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a 1m4f Flat handicap last year; plenty of solid efforts over hurdles but ran out twice too; fine efforts last twice, notably when second in a 2m Galway handicap; not bred for this trip but a big player if staying; penalised 8lb.

3/1

2nd

19

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Whats New

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Slattery

13-race maiden over hurdles; easily held by a couple of these in maiden hurdles; unseated when still with a chance at Ballinrobe last week; Darragh O'Keeffe booked ,but needs to find a bit more to land this.

14/1

Form: 89770

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in opening handicap runs at Bellewstown and Galway (behind Source Code) when never landing a blow; down 4lb but still hard to be confident in.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Merchants Arch

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-14 starts but some promise shown in defeat; hit the frame three times here this year over 7f ; he was just 1.25l behind Eric Lock at Down Royal in May (7f) and again ran positively at Limerick next time when third (1m); below par at Bellewstown last time; he's on a lower mark now compared to his good runs here earlier in the year.

13/2

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Merchants Arch

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Steadily improving maiden handicapper, notably with cheekpieces fitted of late at Down Royal (behind Eric Lock) and when made much of running in finishing third at Limerick; not sure this extra furlong will suit.

7/1

5

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Merchants Arch

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed AW form at this trip and more encouraging turf run on latest when cheekpieces tried at Down Royal, close fifth after not clear run; one to consider in similar conditions.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0801

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.
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7th

2

(2)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Source Code

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.

11/2

7th

2

(2)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Source Code

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.

11/2

1st

10

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Source Code

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but is likely to do better in this company with blinkers on; watch market for signs of confidence; seemingly the stable selected.

8/1

Form: 00781

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Wasn't progressing in maidens but much improved on handicap debut at Gowran in October (7f, soft-to-heavy), justifying market support quite readily in beating Your Call over 2l; up 7lb but could still be nicely treated providing she handles the surface.
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7th

5

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Chica Guerrera

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Had 20 races but she's an improving handicapper who went close in a big field on Leopardstown's feature card ten days ago; this is her first Listed assignment and may come up short.

8/1

2nd

3

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Chica Guerrera

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Gained third career win at Down Royal in June, bolting up; hit with a 14lb rise for that; struggled over 1m4f in a premier handicap at Galway; second in a five-runner contest at Sligo; seems best at around 1m2f; may lack the pace for a race like this.

20/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

18:00 Sligo

Chica Guerrera

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Gained third career win at Down Royal in June, bolting up over a similar trip to this; hit with a 14lb rise for that; struggled over 1m4f in a premier handicap at Galway last week, bringing a consistent sequence to an end; this trip is closer to her optimum.

9/2

Form: 06008

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.
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9th

9

(5)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.

12/1

9th

9

(5)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.

12/1

8th

5

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f

8/1

10th
11 (11)
In The Minus

25/1

Form: 07909

Last run: 89 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in handicaps at Sligo and Down Royal; longer trip should suit and gelded since last run.
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2nd

5

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Won Galway 3yo maiden last summer and back to form in Sligo handicap (2m5f, good) last month, relishing longer trip to win going away under a patient ride; went down fighting at the same track 13 days later from 8lb higher; up another 1lb but respected.

7/1

3rd

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

19:18 Sligo

In The Minus

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Won Galway 3yo maiden last autumn and back to form in C&D handicap 13 days ago, relishing longer trip to win going away under a patient ride; 8lb rise but can go well.

13/2

1st

5

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 168y

19:30 Sligo

In The Minus

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Won Galway 3yo maiden in October; no impact in conditions races over hurdles since and never sighted in competitive Galway handicap last week; handicapper relenting.

12/1

Form: 60586

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of early speed over shorter trips in turf maidens, didn't count in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) here last time over 7f; up further in trip here and of limited appeal off this mark.
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11th

3

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marys Not Contrary

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed plenty of early speed over shorter trips in turf maidens, didn't count in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) here last time over 7f; up further in trip here and of limited appeal off this mark.

25/1

11th

3

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marys Not Contrary

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed plenty of early speed over shorter trips in turf maidens, didn't count in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) here last time over 7f; up further in trip here and of limited appeal off this mark.

25/1

6th

7

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:44 Dundalk (AW)

Marys Not Contrary

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

74-rated filly has run four times without making the frame; cheekpieces tried now; would have a better chance in a handicap.

14/1

14/1

Form: 0006

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Addition of tongue-tie coincided with some improvement on handicap debut at Naas in September; back from a break and not one to rule out.
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13th

8

(10)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Zuzzudio

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth over a little further than this at Roscommon on seasonal debut; appeared not to stay the extended 1m1f at Gowran last time; cheekpieces now, in addition to tongue-tie.

8/1

9th

18

(14)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Zuzzudio

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; worth a look if getting a run; first reserve.

9th

18

(14)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Zuzzudio

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; worth a look if getting a run; first reserve.

25/1

Form: 006

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well held in three maidens, of limited appeal here on handicap debut.
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4th

6

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

14:15 Wexford

Felicity Smoak

10st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

The most experienced filly in the field; not beaten far when third of 16 off 97 in a Cork handicap hurdle last time out; should run her race but probably vulnerable back in a maiden.

9/4

3rd

13

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:50 Cork

Felicity Smoak

10st 8lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Paul Nolan

Has performed okay in modest 1m5f handicaps this year; runner-up in a maiden hurdle and heavy ground was against her in two handicaps; not dismissed.

16/1

4th

2

(11)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Felicity Smoak

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Paul Nolan

Best effort yet on the Flat when a 3.75l sixth of 20 at Leopardstown (1m5f, good) on return from 139 days off, denied a clear run (1.5l behind Eastern Wind); sharper for that, same mark here and should be thereabouts with smoother passage.

10/1

25/1

Form: 800

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
No show at huge prices in three qualifying maidens on turf over 6f; not sure if this longer trip will suit and probably best watched on handicap debut.
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14th

12

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

City Pass

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kieran P Cotter

No show at huge prices in three qualifying maidens on turf over 6f; not sure if this longer trip will suit and probably best watched on handicap debut.

25/1

14th

12

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

City Pass

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kieran P Cotter

No show at huge prices in three qualifying maidens on turf over 6f; not sure if this longer trip will suit and probably best watched on handicap debut.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €30.70
Straight Forecast €30.25
Tricast €445.69
Trifecta €659.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Adrienne

POSTDATA:

Temps Leve

The Irish Sun:

Source Code

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Adrienne